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verb

past tense of maximize

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Recent Examples of maximized
Adjective
Aristotle, in his influential account, used a term, aretê, expressing the notion of maximized potential. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 The film’s global distribution strategy, backed by Jio Studios, maximized screen presence across traditional and emerging markets, capitalizing on peak demand windows. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 House of Leon’s take on a classic chaise lounger is rooted in a solid teak frame and triple the cushion support for maximized comfort. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Friedman maximized a seller’s market in previous deadlines, trading Noah Syndergaard (2023), James Paxton (2024) and Dustin May (2025) off the big-league roster in recent trading periods. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The Caribbean economies depended on slave labor, trade and supplies from around the world to make sure the sugar flowed freely and tax revenues to European colonial powers were maximized. R. Grant Gilmore Iii, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 Those companies that respond early—either via an exit or becoming the consolidator—are where value is maximized. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Additionally, the town maximized the use of revenue from Measure G, a one-eighth cent sales tax passed by voters in 2018, and funneled any leftovers from past capital projects for the Shannon Road Repair Project so that the project could continue to be funded without additional resources. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 This changes the math on this card in a significant way for anyone who maximized that partnership. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 June 2026 But mommymaxxing compounds the pressure for moms to be so much more than the good enough mother, but one that has maximized her potential and ambition in all areas of her life. Rachel Morgan Cautero, Parents, 31 May 2026 Yesterday was almost the opposite of that, as the Padres pretty much maximized their 10 hits. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 The crew has maximized its talent thus far. Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Adjective
  • If convicted, the now-63-year-old Davis faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison.
    Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • He was ordered to remain in maximum-security detention pending trial.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Diagnoses of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate and behave, have increased roughly fivefold over the past couple of decades.
    Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Confusion reigns Wright asserted that the seven-day average of oil flowing out of the Strait of Hormuz had increased to 9 million barrels per day.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Issues arise when maximal core engagement becomes your default.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Women also carry a higher proportion of fatigue-resistant slow-twitch muscle fibers, and studies of ultra-distance trail runners have found women sustain less peripheral fatigue and lose less maximal force than men competing at equivalent levels.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Miles makes life easier for all her teammates and makes every Lynx game a can’t-miss show — an element that certainly has boosted MVP chatter around her.
    Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Target reported a second straight quarter of comparable sales gains on Wednesday, saying that a merchandising overhaul under the retailer’s new CEO attracted more customers and boosted sales both in stores and online.
    Anne D'Innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • With Williams and Kayla McBride on regular-max contracts and Napheesa Collier signing for a super-max, Minnesota had to be more judicious with its other signings but didn’t compromise on quality.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • And the Heat is currently on track to have max-level salary cap space for the 2027 offseason.
    Anthony Chiang June 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • At West Ham, Fernandes enhanced his reputation as a player who can not only drive his team forward but also play a key role out of possession, defending on the front foot.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Vuong’s photographs are displayed rather conventionally on the gallery walls, but the viewing experience is enhanced by images of his that have been printed on cloth banners that hang in the center of the space.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • For most of those who spoke with ABC News, joining the military is a series of career decisions rather than approval or disapproval about the administration in power.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The pilgrimage remains virtually unknown to most Western visitors.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Ukraine has already augmented its air defenses around Odesa and other ports, with videos showing aircraft, including an F-16 and a Yak-52, shooting down Geran-4s.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • It’s been a banner year for Dean, who kicked it off by winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in February and it’s been augmented by her making history.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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